Piedra River Estate

Colorado, Archuleta County, Chimney Rock – MLS 733619

Piedra River Estate is distinguished by its live water, wildlife habitat, and beautiful views of the green Piedra Valley. This property offers privacy and seclusion and is also a stunning recreational property. With access to the Piedra River and private lake, there are many opportunities for fishing, hiking, farming, riding horses and just enjoying the lay of the land.

The lake stretches over 2-acres of land; it is stocked all year long with trout and bass. The land consists of 9+-acres with exclusive water rights, well-planned irrigation, 2½-acres of lush meadows that could be utilized for hay farming, and includes a unique main Earth house, guesthouse and several outbuildings. There is a ditch coming off of the Piedra River, providing extra gravity-fed irrigation, which has a pump, a sprinkler system and underground irrigation for the upper pasture.

The energy efficient Earth home is built semi-underground for protection as well as heating and cooling efficiency, and is approximately 4,000 SF with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Its open living space with gracefully arched interior walls features huge skylights, creating light-filled rooms, several wood-burning fireplaces, dance room, game room and dedicated media room.

There is also a guesthouse on the property, which is an artisan barn-style home with approximately 1,700 SF, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Included is a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank, which is privately owned and used on the property. This property used to be an old stagecoach trail for cowboys passing though, where multiple sites of historic Kivas were discovered further up in the mountains.

Outdoors Overview

Over 9-acres of river and lake frontage to create this peaceful, recreational property

Lake just over 2-acres is stocked with fish, trout and bass, which stay in springs through the winter and summer

Water rights with sprinklers for irrigation above and gravity-fed pipes for underground irrigation

Two ditches coming in from Piedra River irrigates the lake and for extra irrigation

Grassy lands from lake to end of river

2½-acres for hay

Pastures support up to 3 horses

Healthy stands of willows, aspen and cottonwoods

Gorgeous in the fall with orange and yellow foliage on aspens

Chicken coop

Brick well house with some storage

Beautiful and peaceful valley area

Gravel driveway

Perennial gardens around both houses

Septic system and propane 1000-gallons buried; privately owner

Attached to the guesthouse is a storage garage for machinery

Guesthouse has a Pro-Panel metal roof with pine panel siding

Outdoor storage closets

Septic system

Chimney Rock, an historical site is visible from other side of the lake

External House Features

Home is made up of thick concrete and rebar walls that are around 8”-12” thick, creating added protection (about 75% concrete) and partially bermed in to the earth

The exterior of the home is stucco and features Pro-Panel metal roofing.

Covered stamped concrete carport

Flagstone walkway leads up to an expansive wood deck, overlooking the private lake on the property

Gravel walkways around the perimeter of the house have perennials enclosed with river rock features

The house and property are surrounded with flowering trees, fruit trees, aspens, pine, blue spruce, willow trees and cottonwood trees

Main Home Features Include

Main house is approximately 4,000 SF 4 BR, 2.5 bath

Concrete infrastructure and interior stucco walls with arched detail offer architectural interest and keep home cool in the summer and warm in the winter

Cupola and skylights offer multiple light sources

Radiant in-floor heat

New boiler addition can be controlled electronically, over the phone or by computer

Combination flooring of ceramic tile, concrete slab and hardwood

Ceiling fans throughout

Sconce lighting

Several wood burning fireplaces

Entrance

Porch with pine T&G overhang welcomes you into this gracefully arched and unique home

Charming foyer with sky tubes brighten up the space

Coat closet has triple sliding doors

Large ceramic tile flooring

Great Room

The entry way leads into the main living area which is an open space that bears a large kitchen, bar area, breakfast nook and sitting area

Doors lead outside to a flagstone deck

Wood stove keeps the house warm in the cooler months

Another entry area with a coat closet also feeds into the great room, creating multiple access points to the main living area

Kitchen and Breakfast Nook

Expansive cupola in the center of the kitchen with skylights radiates beautiful natural light into the whole area

Large open kitchen is centrally located with access to many rooms; dining room seating is near here, close to the kitchen

Guest Bath

Dancing Room

Double French doors open to a slate tile floor leading to the dancing room; south facing wall-of-windows create a space filled with natural light and charm

Skylights enhance the beautiful natural lighting to radiate in to this gracefully arched room

Wood-burning stove with a gas starter is housed in stucco facing with built-in sitting benches and ledges to either side

Cement flooring

Lighted ceiling fan

LOWER LEVEL

Oak stairs with open risers and iron handrails lead down to the lower level of the home

Game Room

Wood-burning stove set in a half, stacked stone wall with sandstone ledges has a two-story chimney which heats the whole house

Built-in counter and shelving underneath stairs

Glass panel door leads to outside patio

Concrete slab flooring

Media Room

Fabric paneled walls absorb sound effectively

Surround sound with multiple speakers

Recessed area houses flat screen TV, CD/DVD players

Wall of theater seating/recliners

Concrete slab flooring

Master Bedroom Suite

Double sliding closet doors

Door leads out to an outside semi-circular alcove and garden area; alcove has room for seating with a built-in terraced perennial garden

Double French doors lead to an ante room which is filled with light from exposure to south facing windows and alcove opening to the 2nd floor upstairs sitting room; could easily be used as a baby bedroom, craft room, reading room, etc.

Guest Bedroom

Outbuildings

Semi-enclosed storage shed next to the guesthouse for tractor and farm equipment

Brick pump house with some storage

Wildlife and Recreation

Piedra River Estate has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting and songbirds. Occasionally, one may even get a glimpse of a black bear or mountain lion. The opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless—whether it’s trout fishing along the Piedra River, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, 4-wheeling, hunting, or just relaxing—this property has it all. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek Ski Area is 40 minutes away, while Durango Mountain Resort is a 1 hour and 20-minute drive. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities to kayak/boat on many area lakes and rivers.

Offered at $1,495,000

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty, LLC, Tom and Zach Morse, Brokers. All information provided by Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty, LLC or its sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness and any users of such information waive any claims related thereto. Legacy Properties West Sotheby's International Realty, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. issues regarding title, water, minerals, survey, zoning, permits, land use regulations and other applicable laws, and any other issues) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.